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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

"Direct assault on religious faith": Jairam Ramesh alleges PM silent on Ram Mandir donation row

New Delhi: Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi alleging that the PM was silent on the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, calling it a "direct assault on the religious faith of crores of people in the country."

His remarks follow a fresh turn in the political row in the case after Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai alleged that he was arrested by the police on Tuesday while heading to offer prayers at the Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya with a party delegation.

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